Staten Island, New York: Mechanical Jaws Shark
Hung upside down from the ceiling of a chicken restaurant. Former terror shark from the defunct Universal Studios Jaws ride in Orlando.
494 Chicken
- Address:
- 3785 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY
- Directions:
- Inside 494 Chicken. West Shore Expy exit 7. Drive east on Victory Blvd for three-quarters of a mile. On the left, at the corner of Baron Blvd, in the building with the orange awning.
- Hours:
- M-Th 2-9, F-Su 12-9 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 718-494-1998
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Inside the 494 Chicken restaurant. The shark is hung above the dining tables. The place is decorated with Jaws memorabilia. Came for the shark, stayed for the food.
[Frank Oyola, 03/19/2023]
Universal Studios Florida original Jaws mechanical shark; the last one known to exist. Also included is a recreation of the now-defunct ride.
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The Jaws ride was shut down in 2012, but this mechanical shark may date to its opening in 1990. It was put on display n 2018.